A 19-Year-Old Student Was Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and Has Started

question 8

Multiple Choice

A 19-year-old student was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and has started thyroid replacement therapy with levothyroxine (Synthroid) . After 1 week, she called the clinic to report that she does not feel better. Which response from the nurse is correct?

• A) "It will probably require surgery for a cure to happen."
• B) "The full therapeutic effects may not occur for several weeks."
• C) "Is it possible that you did not take your medication as instructed?"
• D) "Let's review your diet; it may be causing absorption problems."

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